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stretch
Definition:
(nou) a large and unbroken expanse or distance (nou) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (nou) a straightaway section of a racetrack (nou) exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent (nou) extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (nou) an unbroken period of time during which you do something (nou) the capacity for being stretched
Phonetic Transcription:
stretʃ
Examples:
Like living creatures, they pulsate, stretch, shift, expand, and recede.
The convergence will stretch the extraocular muscles.
The key to this is to stretch the shins regularly.
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Common mistakes of stretch pronunciation
- Common vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "stretch" with a short "e" sound, like "stret" /strɛt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound /ɛ/ in "stretch" /strɛtʃ/.
- Overemphasizing "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" in "stretch," making it sound like "stret-ch." The correct pronunciation blends the sounds smoothly. Tip: Practice saying "stretch" /strɛtʃ/ fluidly without pausing.
- Misplacing stress: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "stre-tch." This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "stretch" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first part /strɛtʃ/.
- Dropping the final sound: Learners sometimes omit the "ch" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "stret." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you articulate the final "ch" sound /tʃ/ clearly in "stretch."
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "stretch" with a diphthong, sounding like "stray-ch." This is inaccurate. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp, focusing on /ɛ/ in "stretch" /strɛtʃ/.